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S438 NPY

1999 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera78,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor condition all over used off road

rear fuel pipes damp

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body all dented, light units repaired with tape

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,124 miles

door steps badly corroded

front bump stops corroding

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake hose ferral corroding

n/s/r bumper corroding

n/s/r light unit in bumper damaged but not showing white light to rear

rear tyres low and badly perished

wipers poor

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

door steps badly corroded

front bump stops corroding

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake hose ferral corroding

n/s/r bumper corroding

n/s/r light unit in bumper damaged but not showing white light to rear

rear tyres low and badly perished

wipers poor

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,996 miles

center exhaust mount has temporary repair

door steps corroding badly

front brake hose ferrels corroding

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

n/s/r light unit in bumper damaged

n/s/r quarter bumper corroding

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 18 Nov 2009 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

center exhaust mount has temporary repair

door steps corroding badly

front brake hose ferrels corroding

n/s/r light unit in bumper damaged

n/s/r quarter bumper corroding

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,756 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,708 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 64,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,231 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2006 57,109 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,956 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 52,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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S438 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 78,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S438 NPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S438 NPY registered?

S438 NPY is a 1999 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S438 NPY safe to buy?

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